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BaggedC10 · 02-07-2004, 04:57 AM

An upgraded alternator? I have an Optima "Yellow Top" and was thinking about upgrading my alternator too. Been looking at chrome Powermaster units but I'm not sure what to order. How many amps would you recommend (140+)? No stereo system right now but I have two Viar 400 compressors. Thanks.

1974StepSide · 02-07-2004, 05:17 AM

I have a chrome Summit 100amp alternator, one wire hookup... I have heard good things about Powermaster though, and with two compressors and a possible stereo system in the future it would probably be better to go with higher amps.

79BIG10 · 02-07-2004, 07:14 AM

I don't have a stereo near anything to need a alternator like I have (120 amp) but I have electric fans and when they kick on the alternator does it's job and don't even notice it. I would get at least a 120amp.

AirMale · 02-07-2004, 05:56 PM

I installed the Powermaster chrome 140amp alt. Works great and only 1 wire install. I followed the directions on Swerve's site to remove the other wires to clean up the install.

**swervin ervin** · 02-07-2004, 07:28 PM

I also have the Powermaster chrome 140. Love it.

shavedchevy · 02-07-2004, 07:42 PM

yeah, I'm going to have to uprade my power sources also. My stereo pull my amperage down so bad, that my headlights flash on and off. I think I should fix it before something blows up.

BaggedC10 · 02-08-2004, 01:02 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone. Future plans include a stereo system and I already have an electric fan.

Summit Racing has them for $200.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...rt=PWM%2D37294

Nvbowtie · 02-11-2004, 07:08 AM

http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...ctModelId=9461

or you can get it at summit

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...7293&x=12&y=13

...50 bucks cheaper with stock fan ?? unless you want the diffrent look...

PHOENIX · 02-11-2004, 01:08 PM

I have been looking into getting a powermaster.

I sent some emails back and forth with a guy.

Check this out:

Powermaster has a 140 amp direct replacement alternator for this application, #47294, price $161.95

80 Amps at 800 engine rpms.

Tom · 02-11-2004, 01:31 PM

I have a 78amp version from a 80's suburban and stock is 68 so does that count?

03glide · 02-11-2004, 01:39 PM

AirMale- Can you provide a link to site with directions to remove the unneeded wiring. Thanks.

Prerunner1982 · 02-11-2004, 02:50 PM

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/driv...alternator.htm

02-07-2004, 04:57 AM	#1
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	How many of you guys have..... An upgraded alternator? I have an Optima "Yellow Top" and was thinking about upgrading my alternator too. Been looking at chrome Powermaster units but I'm not sure what to order. How many amps would you recommend (140+)? No stereo system right now but I have two Viar 400 compressors. Thanks. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-07-2004, 05:17 AM	#2
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	I have a chrome Summit 100amp alternator, one wire hookup... I have heard good things about Powermaster though, and with two compressors and a possible stereo system in the future it would probably be better to go with higher amps. __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

02-07-2004, 07:14 AM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I don't have a stereo near anything to need a alternator like I have (120 amp) but I have electric fans and when they kick on the alternator does it's job and don't even notice it. I would get at least a 120amp. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-07-2004, 07:28 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I also have the Powermaster chrome 140. Love it. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-07-2004, 07:42 PM	#6
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	yeah, I'm going to have to uprade my power sources also. My stereo pull my amperage down so bad, that my headlights flash on and off. I think I should fix it before something blows up. __________________ Dennis

02-07-2004, 05:56 PM	#4
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I installed the Powermaster chrome 140amp alt. Works great and only 1 wire install. I followed the directions on Swerve's site to remove the other wires to clean up the install. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

02-08-2004, 01:02 AM	#7
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Thanks for the replies everyone. Future plans include a stereo system and I already have an electric fan. Summit Racing has them for $200. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...rt=PWM%2D37294 __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-11-2004, 07:08 AM	#8
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...ctModelId=9461 or you can get it at summit http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...7293&x=12&y=13 ...50 bucks cheaper with stock fan ?? unless you want the diffrent look... __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

02-11-2004, 01:08 PM	#9
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I have been looking into getting a powermaster. I sent some emails back and forth with a guy. Check this out: Powermaster has a 140 amp direct replacement alternator for this application, #47294, price $161.95 80 Amps at 800 engine rpms. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-11-2004, 01:31 PM	#10
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I have a 78amp version from a 80's suburban and stock is 68 so does that count? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-11-2004, 01:39 PM	#11
03glide Sell it before it's finished Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 630	AirMale- Can you provide a link to site with directions to remove the unneeded wiring. Thanks.

02-11-2004, 02:50 PM	#12
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/driv...alternator.htm __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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